Creating the perfect vegan protein powder combo that’s 100% natural, with no artificial sweeteners or excess fats was a challenge. Most plant-based protein powder sources are naturally high in fat (nuts & seeds) and tend to be costly, but I thought it would be fun to experiment with since I’ve tried just about every single vegan protein powder blend on the market. Seriously, all of them. If you’re not able to get your hands on the pre-made options I’ve mentioned before, here, here and here, then check out my recipe below. It can easily be modified to have a specific flavor, if you so desire. As is it’s very neutral and mixes beautifully into any smoothie. You can’t go wrong with adding cacao or carob for a custom made peanut butter and chocolate flavor!
Now I wouldn’t recommend this as an option to mix with water and take on the go. This is definitely geared towards those that make smoothies and want a simple combination of ingredients to further add to the nutritional value of their drink and make it more filling.
This is perfect in a breakfast smoothie or blended up with a frozen banana as a post-workout snack. You can even use it as a base to make some deliciously awesome no-bake protein bites.
If you have a hard time finding items such as powdered peanut butter and/or hemp seeds, check out Vitacost. They have an amazing selection of plant-based options and they ship worldwide! I genuinely adore them. You can’t find a better selection of deals all on one site. They’re constantly adding new vegan products each week.
For only a three ingredients, it’s not a bad combo that’s homemade. I wanted to create a low-fat option, free of excess fats, added sweeteners and preservatives. I think 7 grams of protein for only 2 tablespoons worth of mix is a solid amount. Feel free to add two servings worth if you’re incorporating it into a meal-replacing smoothie. Keep this mixture stored in a sealed jar, to chill in the fridge for up to 2-3 months. This will pressure the hemp seeds and keep them from going rancid at room temperature.
DIY 3 Ingredient Plant-Based Protein Powder
Prep
Total
Yield 1 pint (16 servings)
Make your own vegan protein powder blend with the use of only 3 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Powdered Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Hemp Seeds
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats
Instructions
- Measure and blend oats and hemp seeds until smooth. Add in powdered peanut butter and pulse to evenly combine.
- Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the fridge to chill.
- Use as desired, 2 tbsp per serving in your daily smoothie.
Notes
Add cocoa, carob or cacao powder, vanilla bean powder and/or juice powder to flavor as desired
Courses DIY, Breakfast
Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan, Low-Fat
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 tbsp.
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 90 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 5 g | 8% | |
Total Carbohydrates 6 g | 2% | |
Dietary Fiber 2 g | 8% | |
Protein 7 g | 14% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
The recipe is sponsored by Vitacost.com. All opinions are my own, I only endorse brands I 100% love!
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Great that you’ve made your own blend! Some are really not so tasty indeed…
Thanks, Saska! I completely agree, this one is fantastic – if you’re a fan of peanuts.
I’ve always wanted to try making our own blend and this one sounds perfect, not to mention less expensive!! I love how Vitacost offers pretty much their own brand (version) of everything – good to know that they even have powdered PB. I bet adding some vanilla bean to this would be amazing – great idea!! ❤️
It’s so easy to do and I love how customizable it is too. Depending on your particular diet/lifestyle you can really create something that targets exactly what you’re needing nutritionally. Vanilla bean powder is SO GOOD in this too! I love it! Vitacost has been my go-to for about 2-3 years now, can’t live without them <3 Thanks so much, Mandy!
Do they have a dried almond butter?
They do not, but that would be amazing if they did. The best you can do for that would be roasting your own almonds and blending them into a powder. Basically a roasted almond flour, or just using almond flour and making it even finer in texture. Hope that helps!
Love your site! Thank you so much for recommending VitaCost.com !! I will check it out…
Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind feedback! Hope you enjoy <3
Love the concept of making your own. Wish I could make this but I can’t eat oats and I don’t like peanut butter.
Thanks Georgina, I’m so sorry to hear that though. I’ll think on ways to substitute those two, maybe you could try something pea protein based. Which can be purchased and then flavored as you wish.
What can be a nut free substitute?
You could use all hemp seeds, sunflower seeds or a rice/pea protein powder as the base.
I am wondering if it would be good enough to mix this with milk and ice in a blender or if unable just a shaker bottle. Thanks for your time an recipe!
It definitely would be best blended, but you might want to include a banana or something to sweeten it.